Joanna glanced at Damien who was still holding her waist. The fireworks kept going for two minutes before it stopped. The evening sun made it ten times better. “I rejected your love and you many years ago. I was stupid to do that but I am here to make things right. To start afresh and be happy. So that’s why I am asking today, will you officially be my girlfriend, Joanna? I would have proposed marriage but-”“Yes silly” Joanna did not let him finish then slammed her lips on hisOn cue, another set of fireworks came. This time it read, ‘I knew it, Joanna. You owe me”They both laughed on seeing this as they knew it was from Sarah. She was not too far from them and was the one who set up the fireworks. Damien wanted to do it the old fashion way and just ask after a little date and maybe a walk in the pack but Sarah said no to that.She knew Joanna had been waiting for this man for so long and now he was here. It had to be memorable and delightful. She wanted her friend to remember it fo

Joanna could not believe her ears. Her father was setting her up with someone. She did not want that. She loved Damien and was happy to be with him. She tried to speak but her father kept going. “I checked his background and he has no record of bad habits. Plus, he is very handsome” her father said“Dad” she called softly but the man did not stop“I can assure you that he would not do anything to harm you. In fact, I think I might ask my lawyer to draw up an agreement so that he would never hit you for any reason. If he does, I’ll teach him what I am currently teaching Gabriel” her father said“Dad, you need to listen” she said“So, I will be holding a party next week. It would have been this week but I am extremely busy so I had to host it next week. I’ll send you the location and theme” the man said“Dad, I don’t want to get married right now” she said and her father finally heard herHe paused for a moment then sighed. “I know you are still trying to get over what Gabriel did to yo

Damien got home after his day at the office and headed for the kitchen to help himself with a glass of water. He was just about to take a sip of his water when his phone buzzed, indicating that a notification had come through. Reading through the message Joanna sent, he smiled and replied briefly.He freshened up and, just as he was about to lie down on the bed, an idea popped into his head. He had nothing to do tomorrow, so he went to the bar to meet with Joanna. It would not affect him in any way. So he changed into something simple and headed out of the house with a cab.He made use of Joanna’s location to get the name of the bar they were in. When he got to the entrance, the bouncer at the front blocked his path from getting in. Damien did not want to say much, so he moved to the other side to get in, but the bouncer held him by his chest, stopping him from proceeding.“You need to stop trying to get in,” the bouncer saidDamien smiled. “Do I need an ID or something? I can provide

Once they got to the venue, Joanna glanced at her phone to confirm if it was the place. It was an expensive restaurant and to be more specific, a five-star restaurant. Sarah had her taste. Damien got out of the car with a bright smile on his face as he went for the passenger door to let her out.After opening the door for her, he gave her his hand which she took and got out of the car. Joanna wrapped her hand around his arm as they approached the door. At the door, the man present sized them up and then gave them a bright smile.Quickly, Joanna told them the reservation code and once it was confirmed, a guard helped them with the door and they stepped in. Mabel and Jared were already seated at the table when they walked in. “Good evening” Joanna greeted with a smile as Damien pulled out a chair for her“You two are on time” Damien joked as he took his seat“Mabel loves arriving thirty minutes earlier” Jared said as he sipped his water“It seems Sarah would be the last to join us,” Mab

Joanna paced in the living room, her eyes glancing at the front door every second before taking it to the phone in her hand. She was fully dressed in a black dress. Her hair was packed in a ponytail with light makeup. However, she looked stressed as she placed her phone on her ear for the umpteenth time as it rang.She glanced at the time as she tried calling Damien again. It was 9:30 pm and he was yet to come back from work. She had called him at 8 pm and he said he was almost done with work so what was keeping him. The party was going to begin at 10 pm.She had planned for them to leave on time but now he was delaying. Her heart was pounding in her chest as she tried his phone again. She has sent numerous text messages but none has been replied to.She was slowly losing patience. “Damien, where are you?" She said under her breath as she sent another text. “Where are you!" She saidShe tried taking a seat but it only made her more restless so she had to keep standing. After some time